Watchman Fires Shot. Lead Thief Disturbed
A man who had been stripping lead from the roof of a house in Ashfield early yesterday morning was disturbed by a nlghtwatchman, who fired a shot at the man as he lay…
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Twenty-one Years Ago : a Baptism of Fire
THE month of August was a momentous one in the annals of the A.I.F. August 8,1918, was the only occasion…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Home Circle Fire Walkers, Whale's Teeth and Child Brides Mr. Mann Visits Roseville
Mr. C. W. Mann, M.A., brought the movies to Roseville on 11th August. This clever and ironic alumnee lectured on Fiji, whale's teeth, the centenary, and allied topics, illustrated by his own…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Explosion at Fire. Leichhardt Factory Blaze. Drum of Spinets Bursts
At 9 o'clock yesterday morning smoke suddenly burst from the rear[?] of the Camperdown Cabinet Works, 555 George-street, Leichhardt, and when 31 firemen under the chief…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire in Ballroom. Four Hundred Club's Premises Damaged. Blaze Soon Checked
Prompt action by firemen from headquarters and city stations last night resulted in early control of a fire on the second floor of Paris House. Phillip-street, occupied by…
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An old refrigerating-van in the Clyde railway yards was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. By the time Granville and Auburn…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stop Press Big Blaze at Mascot
Fourteen brigades were fighting a gigantic blize which threatened to wipe out the entire works of Gearin ana O'Reardin…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cabinet Works Fire
Extensive damage to the building and its contents was caused by a fire which broke out in the Camperdown Cabinet Works. Parramatta Road…
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Fire severely damaged a furniture store in Parramatta Road, Leichhardt. yesterday. Brigadesmen used two hydrants to combat the blaze…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Threat To Broadcasting Station
A bush fire extending over several acres at Lilli Pilli to-day threatened the 2UB transmitting station and a cottage…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →400 Club's Ballroom Gutted by Fire
FIRE last night gutted the ballroom of the Four Hundred Club in Paris House, Phillip Street, City. A grand piano was only a mass of charred wood and twisted wire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£35,000 Damage In Alexandria Fire
The ruins of the works of Felt and Textiles of Australia, Alexandria, which were practically gutted by fire during the early hours of this morning. The damage is estimated at approximately £35.000…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →View of Big Fire at Alexandria This Morning
Firemen seen attacking the fire which broke out in the factory of Felt and Textiles of Australia, Ltd., and caused damage estimated at £50,000. A number of employees had narrow escapes when they were trapped in the locker room while trying to save their belongings…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →By Fire Homes Gutted Tents Lost Forest Nearby
FIRES in country towns during the week-end destroyed several homes. Tents were burned in the vicinity…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →£35,000 Damage in Fire Call To Brigades Delay Alleged
"WHILE employees at Felt and Textiles of Australia Ltd., Alexandria, were doing their best to fight the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire Engine Runs Over Embankment. Fireman Nearly Drowned. Windsor
While dashing to a fire at the home of Miss Nora Mahony at Pitt Town Bottoms early this morning, a fire engine, manned by members of the Windsor Fire Brigade, overturned, and…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Destruction in Spain — Governor-general with Visiting Golfers — Fire at Leichhardt
The destruction caused by the civil war in Spain is indicated by this building in Barcelona, shelled by rebel artillery. Tonga defeating Shakespeare (No. 8) in the first division of the Cape Solander Handicap at Rosebery races on Saturday. Bobby (behind…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Big Fire at Alexandria. Damage Exceeds £50,000. Employees' Narrow Escape
A fire which broke out in the factory of the Felt and Textile Company of Australia, Ltd., in Doody-street, Alexandria, early this morning, completely…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire in 400 Club Ballroom Girl Entertainer's Concern For Dresses Much Damage
THE ballroom of the Continental Restaurant, better known as the "400 Club," in Paris House. Phillip Street, City, was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Burned In Effort To Rescue Savings Lost All Store on Fire Vain Dash Savings Gone
ENTERING his blazing store at Maroota on Saturday night to rescue his savings, John Thomas…
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